Whittington Lodge is set within walled grounds in the heart of Whittington village. This Georgian country residence has a wealth of generous family accommodation, an extensive collection of outbuildings and stunning formal gardens including an heated outdoor swimming pool.

Dating back to the 1700’s, Whittington Lodge served as the Dower House to Whittington’s Old Hall and it’s Grade II listing highlights it as an example of historic British architecture whilst offering all the luxuries of modern day living. Historic features are retained throughout including original doors, impressive fireplaces and exposed beams, with upgrades having been made to include a bespoke farmhouse style kitchen and conversion of outbuildings to create additional accommodation.

A pillared entrance engraved with the property title welcomes you onto the grounds, which extend to just over half an acre and is enclosed within the perimeter walls making for a private & secure residence despite its village centre position. The Lodge itself extends over three floors plus a cellar, with each level offering charming retained features and generous proportions from its high ceilings to those fabulous covings & ceiling roses throughout. The entrance hallway opens in the beautifully welcoming reception hall with its open fireplace & stairs off to the upper floors as well as access to the dry cellar and guest cloakroom. The hallway then leads off into three formal reception rooms - the dining room, the sitting room & the principal drawing room with further access to the orangery overlooking the manicured gardens. To the rear is the open plan & bespoke farmhouse kitchen perfect for accommodating the hustle & bustle of busy family life with the practical additions of a separate laundry room and traditional pantry. Should you wish to truly blend the modern with the traditional then there is ample opportunity to extend right across the rear to make a most magnificent contemporary open plan kitchen lounge diner family space! (subject to planning permissions).

To the first floor is the master suite with its amazing vaulted ceiling & exceptional size making it a wonderfully light & airy space to relax in after a tough day at 'the office'. To the rear is a door into the en-suite bathroom with a walk in shower & separate bath and then a further doorway into the spacious dressing room with velux style windows giving it a real contemporary feel. Two additional double bedrooms to this floor share a family bathroom and a further three bedrooms are set to the second floor, one of which would be perfect for conversion into an additional bathroom as required.

Within the grounds there is an abundance of parking aswell as garaging for two cars, a wood shed, workshop & even a potting shed to! The former Coach House has been converted into a superb studio and office, ideal for a home-run business. Stables offer additional storage or space to house a pony, and there may be the opportunity to a lease paddock locally. A walled courtyard houses the an outdoor pool heated by an eco-friendly air source heat pump, and the established wrap around gardens enjoying privacy to all sides.

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Location

Whittington Lodge is situated in the serene village of Whittington, boasting picturesque rural surroundings and a charming approach along The Green, a lane dotted with characterful homes. This rural village offers convenient amenities including a Co-op, a chemist, a cafe and more importantly traditional country pubs like the popular Dog Inn!

There are additional facilities available in the nearby Cathedral City of Lichfield where shops, restaurants, its historical Cathedral and Beacon Park can all be found. The property is also well placed for superb schools such as the highly rated King Edwards IV grammar school & independent schools at Lichfield Cathedral, Repton and Twycross. The local area is renowned for scenic walking, cycling and pony trekking routes, with equestrian centres including Curborough and Eland Lodge being within a short drive, and Cannock Chase can be reached in around 20 minutes. Just 6 miles to the South West is Tamworth with its vast Ventura Retail Park, the famous Snow Dome for skiing enthusiasts & the wonderful Hopwas Woods just minutes away ideal for Sunday strolls or walking your energetic dogs!

Whittington Lodge is ideally placed for commuter routes including the A38, M6, M42 and the A5. Railway stations in Lichfield (5 minutes by car away) provide direct links to Birmingham (20 minutes) and London (80 minutes).

Birmingham International Airport is only 12 miles to the South, and East Midlands Airport also within half an hours drive.

When HS2 is complete this will further enhance the perfect location for commuters to get into London with minimal fuss.